A fire in the garage of a Dallas duplex early Monday morning resulted in one fatality, one critical injury, and a firefighter being hospitalized. The blaze spread quickly, engulfing the entire structure. Two residents were rescued, one fatally injured, while the other remains in critical condition. A firefighter suffered a leg injury while battling the flames.
A deadly fire erupted in a Dallas duplex early Monday morning, leaving one person dead, another in critical condition, and a firefighter hospitalized. Dallas Fire- Rescue teams responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at a one-story duplex located in the 10600 block of Boedeker Street just before 6 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the blaze originating in the garage at the rear of the property.
They swiftly initiated firefighting efforts and launched a search and rescue operation within the home. Two residents were successfully extricated from the structure and transported to a nearby hospital. Tragically, one resident succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. The second resident remains in critical condition. During the rescue operation, one firefighter sustained a leg injury and was also transported to the hospital. Thankfully, the firefighter is expected to make a full recovery. Firefighters diligently battled the flames from the exterior of the duplex, successfully preventing its spread to the other side of the building or neighboring residences. Three residents residing on the other side of the duplex evacuated safely, and the American Red Cross was dispatched to provide them with assistance.While the fire originated in the garage, the exact cause remains under investigation. The identity of the deceased victim has not been publicly released, pending confirmation by the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office, which will also determine the official cause of death
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